High Protein Beef and Eggplant Parmesan Casserole: Easy and Delicious
A delicious casserole packed with protein from beef and eggplant, perfect for a hearty meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the marinara sauce, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir to combine.
- Layer eggplant slices in a baking dish, followed by half of the beef mixture, and a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: High Protein Beef and Eggplant Parmesan Casserole